Mercedes Roberts

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.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.

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 20 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

Reduce your carbon emissions and environmental impact by only using green transport! - Public transportation: buses, LINK, ferries - Electric cars - Walking/running - biking/e-biking - velomobiles

Stop contributing to the environmental destruction and human rights violations caused by consumerism - pledge to buy only USED products! You can find these at stores/venues like: - eBAY, Craigslist, Swappa, Gazelle - Goodwill, thrift stores - yard sales

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.