Margarita Guillen

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

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

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day.

I will source 1 meals each day from local producers.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will work from home 2 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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.