Angelina Zhao

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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I will spend 45 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.

I will spend 60 minutes learning which plants support local native pollinators and grow some in containers, a campus garden, or at home if space allows.

I will join a local or campus-based outdoor restoration project to help care for natural spaces and get involved in hands-on environmental work.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will spend 5 minutes exploring how I can grow plants in my space—whether it’s a dorm windowsill, apartment patio, or a shared campus garden.

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

I will declutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my dorm room, apartment, or home to create a more peaceful and organized living space.

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

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

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

I will create healthier school-life balance habits by setting boundaries around classwork, study time, and rest to support my well-being.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or coordinate ride shares with roommates, classmates, or campus peers to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day.

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

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

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