Ming Li Tan

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

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 spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.

I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

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

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 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.

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

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 spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

I will replace 30 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.