Karen Salazar

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I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will watch 2 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 limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

Check out the film Creatures of Convenience on CBC Gem for FREE! This is a local film about the the impact our culture of convenience has on the environment. If you liked the film, consider attending our Earth Day event on Thursday, April 22: "In Conversation: Creatures of Convenience," a Q&A session with the film's producer and filmmaker, moderated by KPU instructor Dr. Paul Richard! To complete this action, you only have to watch the film - but we'd love to see you at the event as well! :)

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

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.

I will spend 15 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 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.