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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 45 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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DAILY ACTION
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 180 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
WasteRESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
I found a place to recycle electronics, tires and used motor oil in my community. It is true that opportunities ebb and flow so the best solution is to reduce.
When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Knowing where my food comes from gives me a sense of confidence about the quality of my food and it makes me feel like I'm connected to the process of providing my food. Since it becomes personal I have more of a stake in advocating for my local farmers.
Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
I typically get 8 hours of sleep a night but I would like them them to be more consistent. Like asleep by 10 and up at 6. In an academic setting my pattern tends to shift depending on whether we are on break on in session.
Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
In Pennsylvania the Department of Environmental Protection issues fish advisories. In the most recent advisory we are warned not to eat fish from the Shenango River. I'm good on this guideline. To make sure I stay safe I should check the DEP advisories regularly.
