Courtney Thrasher-Sackwar

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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 learn more about climate change by watching a video, reading an article, or joining Climate Conversations NCW on Facebook and I will talk with my friends about what I learned. Action Resource > >

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

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.