Aidan Robb 901

I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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 spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 25 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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 watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 30 conversations.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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

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.

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 spend 25 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.