Vijendra Devanda

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will host a house party with 5 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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