Cleo Dally

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

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.

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will watch 1 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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

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

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 take a 10 minute shower.

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

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

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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 keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 2 minute(s) 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.