Andrew Hanson

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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