Nuhan Abid

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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 disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.