Stefanie Marold

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 spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will replace 5 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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