Scott Smith

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

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

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 develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

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 research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.