Sarah Nichols

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

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 spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 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 write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 40 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.