Mark Laury

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

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

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

I will cut out or reduce all artificial sweeteners in my diet, especially acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose and saccharin - all which can decrease human health and pollute our waterways.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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 spend 25 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.

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

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

I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a walk each day.

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting on social media using the #EcoChallenge hashtag.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.