Allison Brandt

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will spend 90 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.