Hester Yorgey

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will take a walk each day.