Matthew La Porte

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.