Jeannie Dinning

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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