Allison Depietto

I will spend at least 60 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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend 75 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 write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 45 minute(s)

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

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

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 at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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 spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 40 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.