Sam Schwieters

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

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

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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 take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.