Matthew Mentone

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 visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

I will spend 10 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 replace 15 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 spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.