Nancy Tuchman

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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

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

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 organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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 watch 1 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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.