Claire Rumsey

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

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

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend at least 45 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

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