Pauline Stevens

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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 disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

I will use a 1% for the Planet member product every day.

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