Christine Silvia Ayal

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 240 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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