Yvonne Desind

I create meals with the food I already have in my pantry, before running off to buy more.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

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 avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

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

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.