Jean Hiebert Larson

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.