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I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

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

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

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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