Sara Pizzini

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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 sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will spend 30 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 spend at least 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.

I will spend 60 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 use the resource links provided below and spend 120 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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 80 minute(s) each day.

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

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.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.