Kelley Lenox-Burton

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.

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

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 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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 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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients 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 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 visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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