Teresa DeUnger

Plant a new garden area to support beneficial insects starting from an overgrown 3 x 8 section.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

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

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 10 locally-sourced meals.