MIchelle Yoder

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will not use any disposable straws, plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will dispose of hazardous household waste products at the proper facility

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will donate unneeded materials to craft shops or places like the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.

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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.