kalise rucker

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.