Billy Winslow 102

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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 spend 120 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 advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

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 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 enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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.