Meditation of some sort is my main approach.

I start each day with some yoga and stretching and then ensure that I get out of the house at least twice / day.

My state instituted vote-by-mail several years ago with great success.  I think this should/will become the norm across the country.

I continue to read about voting processes in other states and around the world and am reminded of the large gap in approach.  

Why, if voting is the greatest ideal in America are we so adverse to it?

I use metal straws and reusable coffee mugs. I don't buy a lot of takeout, if I eat out I will try to sit down in the restaurant. Where change really needs to happen is in the waste management infrastructure. People can change their habits and recycle, but once they put those items in the bin they forfeit any responsibility to those items. Many recyclables find their way to the oceans because of poor waste management practices in the US.

I don't receive very much paper mail anymore (a habit of moving quite frequently). However, I think the most realistic way for me to reduce my waste is to reduce the amount of paper I use for notetaking. I'll start using laptops or smaller notepads to take notes.

Meat has traditionally been the staple of the wealthy. In 3rd world countries for instance, cheap staple foods are prioritized and livestock are utilized for many purposes besides food. Having an animal over the long term is more beneficial than having meat for a short time.

This money would be of much more use if I saved that money or put it towards educational expenses.