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"Passionate about Sustainability. Especially as it relates to the food chain and agriculture as a whole."
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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.
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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
I will walk or bike to all the places I need to go within 1 mile (and sometimes further) of my home. My goal is to use less gas and get more exercise and fresh air. It's also to help change the habit that I've gotten into of driving these short distances. So unnecessary! I chose this because winter is coming and it's a good time to get back into this habit. Also, because I'm unable to bike/walk to work so this is my replacement.