Garrison Xian

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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

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

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

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

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 one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will spend at least 15 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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 replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

I will spend 25 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

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