Sandy Lin

I will spend at least 5 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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 watch 5 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 5 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 5 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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 spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.