Caroline McKnight

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will make my own cleaning products using non-toxic ingredients - improving air quality at home or school and also protecting human and environmental health.

I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.

I will join a student group that is committed to environmental justice. If one doesn't exist, I will begin one.

I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

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

I will get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.

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

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

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

I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.

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

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.