Vanessa Rowe

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 5 random act(s) of kindness.

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 8oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

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

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I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.

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