Diane Cruickshank

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris. Action Resource > >

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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.

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will learn more about climate change by watching a video, reading an article, or joining Climate Conversations NCW on Facebook and I will talk with my friends about what I learned. Action Resource > >

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

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.