Shawna Troyer

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 90 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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