Emily Malaga Thompson

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will spend 90 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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 power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 25 minute(s) each day.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day