Ashley Fitzgerald

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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

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

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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 enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will spend 180 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will replace 180 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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.