Rebecca Sherwood

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).

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 5 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will spend 3 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.