Rachel Martinez

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.