Melanie Onnen

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

I will watch 1 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 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 spend 30 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

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

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 15 conversations.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.