Dana Bannister

I will not use shampoo or conditioner to save chemicals from going down the drain and save plastic bottles from having to be recycled.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

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

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.