Heather Shields

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.