Kat Stevens

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

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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 not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will commute by carpool 56 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 19.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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