TJ Foxx

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

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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 replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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 spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 90 minute(s)

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.