Jamie Combes

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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 spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

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

I will spend at least 20 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.