Amira Smith

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will avoid sending 3 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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 take a walk each day.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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