I never use straws or paper cups. When it comes to shopping, I bring cloth bags to pack my food in. Saves on using plastic.

I use a juicer to extract as much nutrients from fruits and vegetables, which reduces waste. 

Walking infrastructure is desperately needed in large parts of Portland.  Many of the poorest areas lack paved roads and sidewalks, so cars and pedestrians must share the roads.  The city has shown it will not pave or maintain these roads, instead relying on the neighborhoods to fund the expensive projects.  By putting pressure on the city that these conditions are unacceptable, we might be able to help a family have a safe way to get to school, work, or the store from home.

I think we have to continue to publicize the negative impact that eating a meat-rich diet has on the environment. If everyone reduced meat consumption by just one meal per week, it would significantly reduce carbon emissions and potentially also the reliance on industrial ag operations. Americans tend to eat meat more regularly because of its availability and relatively inexpensive cost. For the past 4-5 decades, fast food restaurants have provided cheap, easily accessible, quick (though non-nutritious) meals. Families have come to rely on eating fast food multiple times per week, opting for low-cost, fast prep over quality and nutrition. Too many Americans value cost over quality, and the fast food industry has capitalized on this through marketing - promoting "value meals". We should be willing to spend more on food, placing a higher value on what we are putting into our bodies.

For shorter, regional trips, I plan on taking a train to my destination instead of flying. Traveling by Amtrak is a relatively efficient, and much less expensive option, in addition to having a much smaller impact on CO2 emissions. For every flight I do have to take, I will commit to purchasing carbon offsets. I will also work to coordinate trips back home to visit friends and family simultaneously, combining visits over a longer duration trip.