Jacqueline Castillo

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will spend 1 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

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.