Deirdre Bahamonde

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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