Jessie Viola

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.

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 spend 25 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

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 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 complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests, improves their ability to sequester carbon, and supports biodiversity.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about voter access and equity. And if applicable, I will register to vote, ask someone I trust to help me register, or help others register.

I will spend 35 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching how agricultural biodiversity positively impacts the food I eat.

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

I will watch 2 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.

Each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for minute(s) and collect items of litter.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

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 replace 30 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.