Spencer Polk

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend at least 30 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 learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

I will spend 45 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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

I will spend 45 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 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

I will watch 3 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 use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.