Lisa Ouchida

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 visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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