sam ross 901

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 3 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI) if available to me through campus or local clinics.

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being. I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will replace 5 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will spend at least 45 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

I will volunteer 6 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 60 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 make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

I will report or fix leaking faucets in my dorm, apartment, or shared space to prevent water waste—up to 9 gallons (34 L) per day per faucet.

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

I will look for simple ways to reduce water waste, like reporting slow-to-heat faucets or learning how insulation helps in homes and dorms.