Sharmin Malik

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

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.

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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