Amanda Coffman

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

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 work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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 volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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