Kristin Mance

I will learn about sustainable seafood choices and make conscious decisions.

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

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

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

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

I will use the resource links and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the Maleku people and their connection to the forest.

I will learn about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the United Nations’ global treaty to end plastic pollution.

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

I will refuse receipts whenever possible. Receipts are everywhere in our lives and on campus. The majority of them contain some amount of some type of plastic. Therefore, they cannot be recycled or composted. Nothing says you HAVE to get a receipt. Often, email receipts, text receipts, or no receipt are all options.