Toren Elsen

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

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

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

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

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

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 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 commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.