Charlotte Folau

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

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 sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 2 friends or classmates each day about the issue.

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 cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.