Valeria Semidei

I will host a house party with 10 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 5 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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

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 spend 5 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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.

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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.