Emily Malaga Thompson

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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 cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

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

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

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