Brenden Butler

I will commute by bike 5 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will work from home 2 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

I will spend 60 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

I will spend 120 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minutes each day.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

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