Wilmarie Torres

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

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

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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 the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will spend at least 60 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.