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I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

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

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

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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

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

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

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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 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 sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

Along with minimizing our waste and GHG emissions, planting a tree is one of the best things we can do. The world loses 100 soccer fields per minute. We must reverse global deforestation, and you can start by planting trees in your own community.