Abby Lawler-Morycz

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will use PAPowerSwitch.com to switch to renewable energy.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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 adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will donate unneeded materials to craft shops or places like the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.