Nicole Reagan

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 watch 3 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will spend at least 20 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 raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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.