Lauren Kane

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

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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