Greatness Arthur-Samugana

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

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

I will declutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my dorm room, apartment, or home to create a more peaceful and organized living space.

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

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I will spend 15 minutes per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (e.g., telepresence, vacation locally).

I will spend 15 minutes exploring how I can grow plants in my space—whether it’s a dorm windowsill, apartment patio, or a shared campus garden.

I will mulch the base of trees or plants near my dorm, apartment, or school garden to reduce runoff and help soil retain water.

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

I will help improve a bus or shuttle stop on or near my campus by sharing the schedule, picking up litter, adding art, picking up litter, or making other small improvements.

I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will replace 1 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere, which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

If allowed, I will install a low-flow showerhead in my dorm or apartment to save water. If not, I’ll advocate for them or look for other water-saving habits.

I will watch 1 documentaries 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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.