Marta Rosal

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

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 keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will carpool to and from school and other activities when I can to save energy

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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 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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.