Milynn Mapalo

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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 use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will host a house party with 1 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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