Grace Gontarek

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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 spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 4 conversations.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.