Jennifer Reece

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

I will replace 11 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 24.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

When buying new products, I will search for the sustainable option. This could include building materials, furniture, clothing, etc. Specifically, we're building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and are choosing windows, doors, and other wood products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.