Juli Ewell

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

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

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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 use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.11 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.