Sophie Walsh

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 15 conversations.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.

I will take a 35-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will take a walk outside for 35 minutes each day.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will spend 40 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 spend 45 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

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.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.