Allison Sackman

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will spend 50 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 35 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.