Maranda Knighten

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.