
Also I would try to be more thoughtful about my actions towards our environment & nature.
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I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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