Leo Rodriguez

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

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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

I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.