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

I will spend at least 25 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will replace 20 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

What suggestions do you have for NW Natural to save energy in the way we operate our facilities and our vehicles? Have you observed any energy wasting equipment or behaviors at work?

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 15 friends or colleagues per day about the issue.

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will avoid sending up to .42 lbs (.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will meet 2 new neighbors each day.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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 sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will spend at least 20 minutes touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

I will spend 21 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 15 conversations.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.