Sarah Khalil

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 take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

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

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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

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 use the resource links provided below and spend 20 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 make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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 spend 20 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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