Megan Clynes

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

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

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

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 volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will take a walk each day.

I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.

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

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

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

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 connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.

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

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

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

I will register to vote with my state or local election office.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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 fan instead of a window air conditioner.

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