Karen Lange

I will give up my personal desk garbage can. If I need to dispose of something I will take it to the office's communal recycling/composting/waste station. This will make me more aware of trash I generate and will help the office track overall waste by having one communal receptacle.

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

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 take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

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

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 involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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