Grace DeSota

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about constructive communication.

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

I will replace 60 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

I will walk 4 miles each day instead of driving and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

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.

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 60 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

I will spend 20 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will spend 30 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.