Karissa Stoelting

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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 find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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.