Kyle Calian

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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 per day that I do this.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

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

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

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

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

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 cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each 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 commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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