Kendall Steele

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

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.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will collect and use natural spring water as much as possible to reduce water waste.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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.

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

I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 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.