Sheldon Desa

I will spend 15 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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I will spend 15 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

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

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

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

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.

Check out the film Creatures of Convenience on CBC Gem for FREE! This is a local film about the the impact our culture of convenience has on the environment. If you liked the film, consider attending our Earth Day event on Thursday, April 22: "In Conversation: Creatures of Convenience," a Q&A session with the film's producer and filmmaker, moderated by KPU instructor Dr. Paul Richard! To complete this action, you only have to watch the film - but we'd love to see you at the event as well! :)