Deanna Podbielan

I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

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

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 only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.