Erin Roberts

Join in person at the Teavana 7 meeting room on Monday, 3pm - 4pm EST October 17th, 2022 OR watch live OR watch the replay here on Workplace! https://starbucks.workplace.com/events/1406597136535250/

Each day, I will practice a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests, improves their ability to sequester carbon, and supports biodiversity.

I will spend 60 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.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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 find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.

I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.

Each day, I will find one or more items I can donate to a local thrift or resale shop.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

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 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 10 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.