Sophie Byrne

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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 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.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

My roommates are both awful with leaving lights, fans, computers, and the tv on! Usually I turn them off and don't say anything, but I want to commit to telling them when I do it and pointing out how much energy they're wasting, even if they don't always appreciate my point.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.