Xavier France (Cho 902)

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 meditate or create a moment of silence for 25 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.