Sami Neilson

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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

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

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

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 disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.