Billie Jean Bachmann

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

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

I will go to an outdoor club or similar group's meeting or event.

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will replace my halogen desk lamp with an LED bulb.

I will host a meeting or class outside.

I will propose that my school install rain gardens and/or bioswales instead of directing run-off to sewers.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not eat seafood.

I will take a 120-minute hike in nature.

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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

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 fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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 take a walk each day.

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.

Instead of running indoors on a treadmill, I will run outside or use an elliptical that generates its own power from my movement.