Ashley Read

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

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

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 5 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.