Connie Dye

I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Fraternity Row. Today, we will be playing Ghanaian music while you browse the shop!

I will sign up for the Rethink Waste newsletter to stay engaged with what’s going on with waste on campus.

I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce the purchasing of plastic. Refill shops not only allow you to refill containers instead of buying new, but they also carry numerous plastic-free swaps for many of the single-use items available at traditional retailers.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth, nature, and community surrounding me.

I will learn about the Rights of Nature Movement in Ghana.

I will learn more about the traditional practices of land care and management.

I will learn more about the importance of locally sourced food.

I will take the waste quiz to ensure I know what is compostable, recyclable, and what goes to the landfill.

I will learn about the importance of building community and what building community could look like through a sustainability lens.

I will spend 30 minutes today learning about the history of our local communities in the Greater Richmond area.

I will go on a walk in the Eco-Corridor with a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance.

I will learn more about the history of the James River in Richmond and restoration plans for waterways in Ghana, including the Korle Lagoon, and what efforts are being done today to protect these waters.

I will learn how chocolate farming in Ghana and West Africa impacts our environment and communities.

I will expand and broaden my community by attending one event or social gathering in the Richmond area.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the health benefits that nature provides and ways to increase wellbeing through the outdoors.

I will learn about how e-waste has a negative impact on the environment and human health in Ghana.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the footprint of my food choices.