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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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will spend at least 25 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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

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