Natalie Hoffman

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 15 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

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.

If my community does not have a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

Look into your local compost options to see if there is a place you can drop off compostables

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

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 pump up my bike tires and find my key, so it is easy and accessible to bike instead of drive.

For my parents' new house, research and make recommendations on low-water landscaping