Kelly Youngberg

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside 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.

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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