Victoria Russell

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

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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?