Matt Edlen

Coffee happens. It just does. And sometimes it’s gotta go mobile. Since I’m on the road and its sometimes a challenge to have a mug handy, I like to save sleeves from the various coffee shops for reuse. The BYO-Sleeve method. It’s also, coincidently, weird enough of a thing to do that your barristas start to know you and your order REALLY fast (albeit due to the fact you’re the weirdo with the crusty sleeve)...

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

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

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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

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