Mariel Castaneda

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will spend 30 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 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 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.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.