Aishwarya Sreedhhar

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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 shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

I will spend 15 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 15 minutes touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minutes each day.