Mariana Past

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

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

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.