Esther Forcier

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

I will keep 8 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will take a walk each day.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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.