Sara Boyd

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

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

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

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 find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.