Kendall Speten-Hansen

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).

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.

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.

Each day, I will collect, track, or take a picture of all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to know how much I send to the landfill.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

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

I've read some information of this, but wasn't exposure to others' experiences.

I will spend 30 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.

Attending the 10th Annual Portland Film Festival and focusing on watching films from women activists.

Live theater is a great way to convey the issues impacting marginalized/underrepresented groups in our society.

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

I will watch 3 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

I will spend 90 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

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

During the work day, I will schedule time for breaks to practice work-life balance.

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 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.