Sherry LaFreniere

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

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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

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 spend 30 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 advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

Invite 5 of your friends or family members to join our Team Shift or create a separate team with them and compete with us!

Become a monthly donor to TreeSisters and contribute to the million tree goal we kicked off through our Music Festival.

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 5 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

Join Devaa Haley Mitchell in conversation with Clare DuBois, founder of Treesisters for a live Q&A called For The Love of Trees! During the dialogue, they’ll be discussing some of these themes: Why planting trees is so fundamental to healing our planet. What other practical actions can we each take to be the best possible stewards of our planet. How nature connectedness can transform your life and leadership. Why women are more disproportionately impacted by climate change than men. How the funds donated to TreeSisters are spent. Lastly, any answers to YOUR questions!