Kristine Crawford

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

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.