Amanda Chastain

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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.

I will volunteer 30 hour(s) in my community.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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