Karima Cherifi

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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 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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend 20 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 60 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.