YAHIR ANDREE CASTRO VALLADARES

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

I will source 4 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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).

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone call(s) and/or send 2 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.