Start by making a commitment...

Get started with Kanu by committing to a personal change that's good for the planet, for people, and for a place-based economy. Here are some suggestions. (If you are a member, please login.)

I will...

...reduce my dependence on oil, and cut my gasoline and electric bills.

I will conduct an energy audit of my home and work to implement the recommendations.

I will walk, bike, or catch the bus at least once per week instead of riding or driving in a car.

I will change all the bulbs in my home to compact fluorescents (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs)

...eat homegrown and cut my grocery bill.

I will start my own garden and build my own compost.

I will learn more about locally grown food and share this knowledge with others.

I will go to farmers' markets and buy as much from local food sources as possible

...avoid single-use products, and save on disposables.

I will reduce waste by composting.

I will take my own reusable bag for all shopping purposes

I will use reusable containers and utensils when I pack my lunches and bring my own when I get take-out food.

...or write your own commitment.

Once registered, you can add more commitments. For now, start with just one. What will you change in your own life to model sustainability, compassion, and resilience?