DENISE MAYS

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

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

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