Zoe Brown (cho 101)

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.