Brandon B

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will not eat seafood.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.