Kate Hassett

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

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

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

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

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