Roxanne Monson

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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