Beth Beek Blackford

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

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 not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

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

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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 write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.