David Olson

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will follow Link Transit on Facebook. Action Resource > >

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

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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 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 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 maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.