Marie Richardson

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

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day this week.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about constructive communication.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 4 conversations.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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 fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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