CHANDANA CHADA

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.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 24.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.