ROMILLY ENGEMAN

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

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

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

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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