Jan Wellik

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

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

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

I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, 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 take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 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 save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

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

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 journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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