Maureen Duane

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.