Karen Maqueda

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical to get my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.

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 [email protected].

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.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.

I will walk to the bus stop nearest my home to discover how I can use transit.

I will get to know my transit system and take a bus ride anywhere.

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.