Bryana Leverentz

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 80 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will spend 35 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

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

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.