Lydia Wilderman

I will write or call 5 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will research and tell 10 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 10 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend 18 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 18 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 18 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 18 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 18 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend 18 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.