I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Support pollution reduction
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Happiness
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.
COMPLETED 8
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Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
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.
COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future
I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Sustainability
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
TAKE A REGIONAL BIKE RIDE
Check out the Transportation Resources page for some great ideas for local bike rides and take a ride! Action Resource > >
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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It really helps cut down clutter in my house when I adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need. I plan to do this for the whole year.
Leona Holahan 5/22/2017 2:24 PM
