Sophie Bayliss

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

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 host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

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

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

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.