Cara Wessel

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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