Alejandro Prieto

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

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.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will spend 20 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 practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will spend 25 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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 at least 20 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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 meditate or create a moment of silence for 7 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.