Julia Peterson

I will spend at least 15 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).