Mary Dobrzynski

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

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

I will spend 120 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, 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 enjoy 5 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

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

I will spend 75 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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.