Dana Wadi

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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