Karen Castaneda

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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.

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 meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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

I will spend at least 10 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 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.