Trisha Groeschell

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will meet 0 new neighbor(s) per 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.