Tori Reis

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

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 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 watch a documentary about water and the environment.

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

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

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

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

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 take a walk each day.

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

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

I will join one of the Waterkeeper Alliance's clean water campaigns to combat pollution and preserve clean water sources.

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