Michael Brown

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

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 develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

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

I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will avoid sending 8 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.