Week 1: Foundation Building
Day 1-2: Assess and Plan - [ ] Calculate your carbon footprint baseline - [ ] Choose 3 focus areas from the book - [ ] Set specific goals for each area - [ ] Share commitment with someone supportiveDay 3-4: Waste Reduction - [ ] Conduct trash audit - [ ] Set up recycling stations - [ ] Start refusing single-use items - [ ] Begin composting research or setup
Day 5-7: Energy Awareness - [ ] Check all devices for phantom power - [ ] Replace 3 frequently-used bulbs with LEDs - [ ] Adjust thermostat for efficiency - [ ] Time your showers
Week 2: Building Momentum
Day 8-10: Conscious Consumption - [ ] Unsubscribe from 10 promotional emails - [ ] Create a "want list" for delayed purchases - [ ] Visit one secondhand store - [ ] Research one sustainable brandDay 11-14: Transportation Shifts - [ ] Calculate true cost of your transportation - [ ] Walk or bike one usual car trip - [ ] Research public transit routes - [ ] Plan errands for efficiency
Week 3: Expanding Impact
Day 15-17: Food Footprint - [ ] Plan next week's meals - [ ] Try two plant-based dinners - [ ] Visit farmers market or local farm - [ ] Start herb garden or single plantDay 18-21: Home and Wardrobe - [ ] Fix one broken item - [ ] Organize clothing swap or donation - [ ] Deep clean to extend item life - [ ] Switch one personal care item
Week 4: Community Connection
Day 22-24: Digital Wellness - [ ] Implement one-hour device-free time - [ ] Delete unused apps and files - [ ] Reduce streaming quality - [ ] Research green tech optionsDay 25-27: Community Action - [ ] Connect with local environmental group - [ ] Write to one elected official - [ ] Share your journey on social media - [ ] Plan one community initiative
Day 28-30: Integration and Celebration - [ ] Review progress on all goals - [ ] Calculate savings and impact - [ ] Plan next month's focus - [ ] Celebrate your achievements!
Monthly Tracking
- Money Saved: $______ - Waste Reduced: ______lbs/kg - Energy Saved: ______kWh - Water Saved: ______gallons/liters - Miles/km Not Driven: ______ - New Habits Formed: ______---