Becky Gish

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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 watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.