Jemima Goodson

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 3 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.