Naomi Collette

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will commit to getting 7 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 exercise daily for 75 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.86 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.