Sia von Weiss

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

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

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.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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 sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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