EDUARDO ANDRÉ CASTRO HASBUN

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will spend at least 19 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 9 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?

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 36 minute(s) each day.

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

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.