Shawna Troyer

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.