I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
Do at Home
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).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
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Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
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 6 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
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DAILY ACTIONS
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
TransportationResearch and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
In researching switching to hybrid or electric vehicles, I read an article consumer reports posted. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/index.htm “Electric vehicles can dramatically reduce running costs through lower maintenance and fuel costs, not to mention lower emissions and pollution. On average, it costs about half as much to drive an all-electric vehicle, according to the Department of Energy.” This inspires me to switch, although planning for charging stations in remote markets that I continue to travel to still have me on the fence not making the move just yet. Good learning from this article!
I completed an energy efficiency scavenger hunt! Super fun and a big learning for me! I have a lot of chargers around the house that never get unplugged. I will be more mindful of unplugging when not in use. When we moved into our house last year we changed all our bulbs to LED to help save energy 👍
With constructive communication you Focus on the problem not the person and lead statements with “I” not “You”. These are 2 very important ways to not erode self esteem and harm relationships.
Highly recommend watching GATHER! $4.99 on Amazon Video. “Gather,” a documentary by Sanjay Rawal, intimately examines one intangible loss — food traditions — and its use in pursuit of Native sovereignty in the United States.
Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Action Track: Justice for the Whole CommunityReduce Single-Use Disposables
What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Today I saved 2 kcups by using the reusable pod attachment. I also refilled my Starbucks water bottle 3 times saving 3 bottles of water. And I use a reusable stainless steel straw. We have also invested in silicone stretch lids to use over our plates/bowls instead of plastic containers or ziplocks.
Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
I am currently working to get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night. What’s working well is the sleep | wake up function on my phone. I love that it tells me when to wind down and go to bed 🛌
