Angel Cox

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will watch 2 documentaries 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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution.

I will watch 2 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 5 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.