Kris Hendrick Roesler

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.