Em Wesner

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 5 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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

I will take a walk outside for 5 minutes each day.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.