Patti Rego

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Racial inequity is a sustainability problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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 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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will spend 45 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will spend at least 45 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.