Leah Bollers

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

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 spend 20 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 watch 3 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.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.