Anudeep Medam

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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).

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 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 spend 15 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.