Amanda Maier

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 90 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will take a 30-minute walk outside 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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