Sabrina Lingenfelter

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 20 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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 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.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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 support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

I will spend 15 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

Eat local and in season produce to minimize the carbon produced by transporting food.