Mattea Derr

Going to read 15 minutes a day and have that focus on a book regarding Environmental Justice, Advocacy and Awareness. Specifically, it will be All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine Wilkinson

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.

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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.