Monica Jones

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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will spend 20 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 work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.