Caroline Kopas

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.