Norliza Saad

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 spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.