Fred Desai

During the work day, I will schedule time for breaks to practice work-life balance.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching how agricultural biodiversity positively impacts the food I eat.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

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 spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about voter access and equity. And if applicable, I will register to vote, ask someone I trust to help me register, or help others register.