Elli Brown

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

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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 join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 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.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.