mahesh thati

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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 replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will source 6 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

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

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

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

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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 sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.