Grace Hernandez

I will spend 15 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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will spend 25 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will spend at least 25 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will spend 25 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will spend 35 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.