How is it NOT important? Being accepting of all people is the only way we can live in a sustainable society. The fact that there is the "social norm" to be resistant towards people who are different than you is absurd. Equality amongst the trans, femme, and nonbinary people are important and educating people from a young age, to old, it just as important. 

Some barriers to sharing economies are the time and thought that needs to go into this collaborative community. I think most people get stuck on this because they don't have the time and want to get something done fast. Going forward, I've made a pack with my roommate to cut down how many trips we take to the store and start grocery shopping together. 

Investing in companies who strive to better the world, not ones who just say they have these programs but companies who actually are doing something to better the community around them. I think going forward it will be key to research the company I invest in before putting my money there. 

Try to reduce sugar intake has helped my overall energy levels increase and the craving for something sweet at the end of the day. 

We can start by reducing the amount of water we use. While this won't solve all the issues, it will help cut down on the usage of water from the time we spend in the shower, how much laundry we do, to leaving the sink faucet running longer than it needs to.

I think by just acknowledging  the things that are going good in life will make you a happier person. You will be more aware and not take simple things for granted.

I think sometimes its just a matter of forgetting to keep a reusable water bottle in the care or grabbing it from the kitchen before I leave. To avoid this I can make sure I leave it on the counter every night so I'll see it in the morning and won't forget it.

One thing I learned that I can do to help protect the environment is to look for EPA's ENERGY STAR label. I realized that this label can be seen not only on light bulbs but on other home appliances. 

Family game night with my aunt, teaching me how to play the Great Dalmuti - a game she helped create at her old job! I think we both enjoyed substituting watching TV to have a more interactive moment after dinner.