Denise Rene

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

Join in person at the Teavana 7 meeting room on Monday, 3pm - 4pm EST October 17th, 2022 OR watch live OR watch the replay here on Workplace! https://starbucks.workplace.com/events/1406597136535250/

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.

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

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 calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

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

I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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