Shannon Tocchini

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend 20 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 90 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

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

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

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

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

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 5 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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