Ashley Barlow

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will make 4 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 20 items.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 2 locally-sourced meals.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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 work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.