Jeanette Gochez

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

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

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.