Samantha G

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will avoid sending up to .42 lbs (.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 5 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.