Patricia T. Whitfield

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will take a walk to collect plastic in my environment, outside my house, in waterways, etc.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

I will visit publictransportation.org and join Voices For Public Transit.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

Visit a Picture of Health in NCW website to see what people do to enhance the health of the environment and add yours by emailing it, with a caption, to irisncw@gmail.com.

I will follow Link Transit on Facebook and/or Instagram.

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

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 have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.