Gracejit Chahal

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.

I will take 30 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.

I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.

I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.

I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.

I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.