lidia chavez

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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 calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

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.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 60 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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.

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 per day.

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

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

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will save up to 0.21 lbs (0.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

Seeing where waste goes can change how we think about what we throw away. I will visit a local facility to learn more about the waste stream in my community and share what I learn with others and in the feed.

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 try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend 90 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straws out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will spend 75 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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will try to shop at a farmers market or food co-op, if one is accessible, to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.