Kimberly Tan

Did you know how much trash is choking our water ecosystem? Each person can be a champion by cleaning up after themselves each time they are at a beach.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

I will spend 5 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 10 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 volunteer 1 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests, improves their ability to sequester carbon, and supports biodiversity.

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

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.

Each day when I don't need to travel by car, I will use muscle-powered transportation and other alternative forms (e.g., walking, biking, car share, public transit, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.