Jen Wilkes

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

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 eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.