Tiffany Yount-Akimoto

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

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 60 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will spend 60 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.

I will spend 60 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will spend 60 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 spend 60 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

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

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 spend 1 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

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.

I will spend 10 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.

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

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.