Anna Griffith

I will sign out equipment from the Office of Sustainability and go pick up litter around my community.

Say no to pre-packaged, store-bought costumes. Get creative with your Halloween costume by using thrifted, borrowed, and reused items/garments!

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will spend 12 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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 spend 40 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.