Bonita Shanafelt

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

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will not eat seafood.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.