REBURTA MOFFITT

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

Learn about the sustainability projects on campus through a tour with the sustainability coordinator.

This year I'm in charge of the Historical Society's Table at the farmer's market. This is a way to give back to my community and be able to help our Historical Society raise money.

I've decided to start attending our town's monthly meetings. My goal is to not only help my family with these sustainable actions we are doing, but to also help steer the community in this direction as well. Small actions can lead to bigger ones and the small ski town I live in can be/live better.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

My family loves seafood. Recently, we took a look at the Seafood Watch List (https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/search?query=%3Abuy%3BGreen) and noted some of the items we like are on the list. My goal was to make two dinners out of cherrystone clams. The first night we had a wonderful catfish dinner with clams as a side (catfish-also on the list) and the second I made a delicious Clam Chowder out of the cherrystones and top necks. Picking these sustainable seafood options helped improve an overall environmental footprint.

My family and I have noticed how many single use drinks we have daily. Recently we purchased reusable containers and use them daily now instead of the single use.

I reached out to one of my old teachers. My goal was to let them know how much of a positive impact they made on my life and how her teachings still register with me to this day. I chose this action because I know the power of kindness. She sent me an email back thanking me for reaching out. Her husband is ill and parents are in their 90's and on the decline. She was so grateful for my words- saying they came at just the right time.

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 5 conversations per day.