chris Gaynor

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will take a walk each day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

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

I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.

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

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

I will start a recycling program at my school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.