Marcia Sinclair

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

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

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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 practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will use public transit 34 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

I will take a walk each 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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.