Brad Furuseth

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.