Brenda Dolan

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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