Hannah Goemann

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 journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

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

I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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 enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will take a walk 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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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