Yamalis Lopez Massa

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 spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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 offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.