LeiLei Ho

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

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will not eat seafood.

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 replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

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 organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.