Heather Pickering

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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 decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

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

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 take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.