Melissa Erdman

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.