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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

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 get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet 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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.