Jackie Manz

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

I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will take a 90-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will make 3 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.

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

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.