Meghan Wirtner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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.