Rebecca McCartney

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 12 conversations.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will spend at least 120 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

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