Bonita O'Neal

I will spend at least 15 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 spend 15 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 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 adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend 45 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 45 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 journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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 watch 1 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.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.