I will cancel unwanted catalogues and other junk mail and go paperless wherever possible.

I will consistently choose clothing options that produce less pollution.

I will air dry my laundry as much as possible and wash my clothes in cold water whenever possible.

I will reduce single-use plastics, paper and foil in the kitchen.

I will eliminate at least three single-use plastic containers used for cleaning products from my home.

I will only use my reusable water bottle and my reusable hot beverage cup, not individual plastic bottles or cups.

I will make careful purchase decisions for new items, I will buy used whenever possible and I will reuse, sell or donate items I no longer need.

I will only use reusable shopping bags and will implement a system to make this work.

I will plant at least one native tree or shrub this year, and / or donate to a tree-planting organization.

I will not use synthetic pesticides – period.

I will reduce my food’s carbon footprint by cutting consumption of beef and lamb; and, especially if I am already doing this, I will make one other climate positive dietary change.

I will buy and eat organic food whenever possible.

I will adopt at least two strategies to reduce food waste.

I will adopt one or more energy-saving activities to keep myself and my family warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

I will help advance the use of solar power in our community.

I will use low-flow showerheads, water collection buckets, only shower when needed, and will fix any shower leaks.

I will choose the transportation option that produces the least pollution whenever possible.

I will take one or more actions to slay energy vampires in my home and office (and save money).

I will help an environmental organization and take a recommended action for the earth.

I will share this website link directly with at least one other person and encourage that person to make “earth day – every day” commitments. I will also post this link on my social media platforms.