Sushma M

I will spend 1 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about voter access and equity. And if applicable, I will register to vote, ask someone I trust to help me register, or help others register.

Whether by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support initiatives in my area.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company, college, or city and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).

Each day, I will practice a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

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.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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