Sharmin Malik

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 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 spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

I will spend 20 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 spend 60 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.