Matt Demko

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will make sure all tires are inflated properly, air filter is clean, and check my spark plugs. This ensures best gas milage.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will use soaker hoses for gardening. This reduces water usage and reduces plant diseases.

I will start several flower gardens. This helps pollenate crops and helps the bee population.

I will start my own garden. I can control what goes into what I grow. This is good for exercise, piece of mind, and being able to eat varieties not found in a grocery store.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

Re-use plastic milk jougs for other uses such as starting seends for the garden and watering cans.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.