Rachel Berard

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

Both system 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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.