Becky Whitlock

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 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend 60 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will spend 60 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 watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

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

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

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.