Kristin Shorey

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.43 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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 join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.3 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

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

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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 write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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