Johavy Mendoza

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

Register for the Bioblitz happening this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the Eco-Corridor.

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

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

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

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

I will attend the lecture "Climate Impacts in Costa Rica: From Study Abroad to Field Reporting" at 12:00 p.m. in the INTC Commons.

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

In place of purchasing single-use water bottles, I pledge to regularly carry my reusable water bottle and utilize the many campus bottle fillers everyday.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset today.

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. Bring jars if you wish to fill up on refill supplies from Eco-Inspired!

I will attend the Rethink Waste 101 Session from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Westhampton Center Living Room to learn about waste on campus (recycling, composting, and other waste streams) and how my actions impact campus, our service providers, and the environment.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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.

I will attend a recycled material crafting event at the Spider Exchange from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about Costa Rica's efforts to reduce their carbon emissions through impressive commitments to emission reductions and investing in sustainable transportation.

I will commute by bike or public transit 15 miles each day.

I will spend 60 minutes each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will enjoy three meatless meals per day.

I will attend a BioBlitz in the Eco-Corridor from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. to record species living in our natural spaces.

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

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

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