Christina Gonzalez

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 5 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.