Sarah Hale

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 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 eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

I will watch 2 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 spend at least 20 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.