Eric Prochaska

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

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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 research or test drive an electric car or bike.