Kate Black (she/her)

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 20 conversations per day.

I will replace 30 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.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 40 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.