Katrina Doughty

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

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will volunteer 12 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.