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I will install a solar water heater at my home or business and encourage others to do the same.
Submitted by Ted Peck

Install at least one solar water heater at home or at your place of business. Help others to do the same by sharing information, and encouraging changes in policy (e.g., resident's association rules) if needed.

I will eat a plant-based (vegan) diet and encourage others to do the same
Submitted by Kevin Nesnow

Eating vegan is not only healthy, it's environmentally sustainable. Raising animals for food is one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide and the single largest source of both methane and nitrous oxide emissions in the world. In a groundbreaking 2006 report, the United Nations stated that, "raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined."

I will take the vow of non-violence in my thoughts, my speech and my actions.
Submitted by M. C.

Visit www.itakethevow.com and consider taking a vow to honestly and sincerely promote peace within and with others. Join another community that can bring about change in the world. Be sure to check out Alliance video - short, but beautiful, and inspiring. I am thrilled with the possibility of the impact we Kanu members can have by sharing our vow towards non-violence!
Have a fantastic and peace filled day!

I will walk, bike, bus, or use other alternative transportation and use my car only when I absolutely have to.
Submitted by Kanoe Silva

I will walk/catch the bus to work and to outings that don't require me bringing a lot of things. I will only use my car for grocery shopping and emergencies.

I will compost my family's food waste.
Submitted by Jenna Ishii

I will create a compost pile for my family.

I will organize a community service project every 3 months, with family, friends, and community members.
Submitted by Jan H.

At times we are susceptible to the narrowing of the windows through which we look out at life. We pass the child playing in the dumpster on the side of the street, thinking it's sad, but not bringing that thought farther than that. No matter what age you are, what profession you're in, or your station in life, making a commitment to community service projects and activities is one of the best ways to make a real, measureable,and tangible impact on communities in need. There are literally thousands of opportunities to make a difference to at-risk youth, families, and communities...each one counts and each one will light up and in many cases motivate those who live in those communities, to do for themselves. Empowerment: the appreciation on someone's face when you do something nice for them, is nowhere near as joyous as when, while doing for them, you help them learn how to do for themselves.

I will commit to volunteering once a month to give my time to help others
Submitted by Jennifer Wells

I will help others by volunteering my time at least once a month