Adrienne Petrovic

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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

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 use the resource links provided and spend 8 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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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 7 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 7 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

I will spend 6 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 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 practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend at least 8 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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