Leif Moen

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)

I will spend at least 12 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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will spend 10 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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 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 spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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 replace 40 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.