Gail Smiley-Dixon

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 5 meatless meals and/or 5 vegan meals each day this week.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.

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

I will watch 3 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 2 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.