Ariel Scrogham

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 90 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will spend 90 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will watch 3 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.

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 1 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 take a walk for 10 minutes each day.

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.