Carlyle Herman

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

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.

I will enjoy vegan meals each day, eliminating all animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.

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

I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.

I will decide which environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 5 friends per day about the issue.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.

I will join one of the Waterkeeper Alliance's clean water campaigns to combat pollution and preserve clean water sources.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.