Cole Ceckowski

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

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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 journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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 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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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