Margot Accola

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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.

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend 60 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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

I will spend 25 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 45 minute(s)

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will watch 2 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.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.