Alexis Mendez

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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 plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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

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.