Lizzy Diaz

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend at least 30 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 make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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