Xavier Smalls

I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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.

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.

To learn more about God's creation and to thank him for it

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

Walk over 3 miles each day.

Going to the zoo in order to learn more about animals and their habitats.

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.

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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 35 minute(s)

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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

I will try to drink mostly water each day and drink a good amount of it!

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