Heidi Ferris

I will join my St. Thomas community in celebrating Sustainability Week and attend at least one event or participate in one self-guided activity in addition to the Ecochallenge during the week of April 21-27! View the full schedule of events at link.stthomas.edu/sustweek24.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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

I will coach 3 new people in creating their own food gardens.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.