Ann Riddle

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 45 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.