Kevin Zacharyasz

Create a forum to post Sustainability Information via Social Media.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

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 organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

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

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

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 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 develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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 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 not eat seafood.