Marti Mendenhall

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I have had a yard-in-progresss for over a year. It is my goal to finish the pathways around my yard, so I can go out and enjoy the space - barefoot!

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.