Andrew Welch

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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 disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

I will eat 2 meal(s) outside 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.