Laura Camila Cote Guerrero

Instead of bagging leaves, compost them to enrich your garden soil and reduce landfill waste.

Support local farmers and reduce carbon emissions from transportation by buying fall produce like squash, apples, and pumpkins.

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

I will work from home 15 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 5 friends or colleagues per day about the issue.

Recycling rules vary by location. I’ll spend 5 minutes learning which plastics my local program accepts. This helps me avoid “wishcycling” — tossing items in the bin and hoping they’ll be recycled, even if they aren’t.

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

Seeing where waste goes can change how we think about what we throw away. I will visit a local facility to learn more about the waste stream in my community and share what I learn with others and in the feed.

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.