balakrishna goli

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

I will host a house party with 50 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

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

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 install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

to save energy and reduce pollution