Miles Wolahan

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

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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 sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

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

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

I will exercise daily for 32 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.

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.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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