Marta Szabatin

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace 3 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 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 reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

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

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