Stephanie Haas

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

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

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