Meg Matsukawa

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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 5 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.