Lauren Paddock

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

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

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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 decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

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 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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will take a walk each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.