I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
COMPLETED
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
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
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 3 conversations.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Support A Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
SimplicityResearch My Investment Portfolio
In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?
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?
Currently they affect my health at some extent. Positives sides in my habitat are good water quality, clean air and quiet nature. I noticed how depended I am on these features after spending some time on learning. At the moment maybe chemicals from some of the clothes, groceries and makeup products affects my health mostly
Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
You can express your own personality, creativity and values, for example, with your hobbies, living by your own values and by reading, and sharing information about things that are important to you.
While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Anu Bergman 10/27/2020 1:24 AMI do the same, and it Works, I have been able to reduce our water consumption year over yaer!