Emily Tate

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

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 volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.