Sandy Halvorson

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

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 at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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

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 spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 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 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.