Josh Thede

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.