Curtis Jacobson

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 15.24 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will spend at least 45 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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 spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.