Diane Boly

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.