Xan Becker

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will schedule 60 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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.

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

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

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

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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