kaeli knight

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

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

I will replace 50 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will source 5 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

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

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

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 50 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.