Wendy Olmstead

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

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 native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 3 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 15 friends or colleagues per day about the issue.

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.