Sharad Tiwari

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

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

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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 replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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