Mckenzie Dice

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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

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

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 power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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 naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

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

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

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.