Mann Kumari

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

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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 adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.