Vinny Abbate

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

Students were introduce to the Playground Coffee Shop in February. Among the Playground's various initiatives is a greenhouse for the community, and they take on volunteers. You can sign up online, or, to learn more, please reach out to Sakai Troxell - ISB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director

Bring items for the Reusing Closet in the Learning Commons. Support ISB's efforts to reuse and find creative uses for common items.

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will walk, bike, or take public transportation to ISB.

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.

The Community Service Committee and the 2nd grade classes will be hosting Walk for Water on Monday, April 18th, after school (3:30-4:30pm). By participating, students can become more aware of the burden that limited access to water can have on people's lives. According to a UNICEF estimate, for example, in Sub-Saharan Africa households in rural areas must walk on average 33 minutes to collect water; in Asia, 21 minutes. Click "Learn More" below to find the registration and fundraising forms.

I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.