John Robinson

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.