Carol Phelps

Support a proposed solar development which is facing opposition in a conservative community by: 1) Read out about the project 2) Respond to citizens' fears & concerns (expressed on a Facebook site about the project) 3) Write a letter to the Village Board in support of the project 4) Encourage other people to attend the meeting or write letters of support

Goal is to support starving and suffering children and families in Gaza. They are innocent victims of war and genocide.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will take a walk each day.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (e.g., telepresence, vacation locally).

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.

Attend a community sustainability fair to learn about and from local organizations which are working on sustainability in my area.

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

From hosting exchange students, we've learned that taking daily (or multiple-times-a-day) showers is an American culture thing. If one isn't dirty, stinky, oily, or allergic from pollens, you don't need a shower. For example, if you shower every other day, and wear clothes twice, you use half as much of everything - you save water, save water-heating energy, and decrease soap and chemicals and water-softener salt in the environment.

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