Braxton Murphy

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

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

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 spend 20 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 per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent or borrow instead of buy next time I need something they offer.