Shannon Hiller-Webb

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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 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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 5 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

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

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

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