Gordon Lewis (104)

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 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 spend 10 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 de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

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

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

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.