Elissa Preston

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

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 unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

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

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

I will take a walk each day.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.