Rajeshwari Rathore

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 join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 1 minute(s) each day.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.