Caroline caputo

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

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

I will spend 4 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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 replace 59 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each 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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will decide which environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.

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