Maureen Johnson

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

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will use public transit 9 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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