Karolina Hoellein

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

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

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

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

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

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.

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

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.