Matthew Tome (Salem)

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

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.

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 spend 20 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will spend 20 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.