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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Take Control
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?