Patricia Scheltens

How can you personally help address climate change? Complete the climate action venn diagram at ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn and share your climate action in the feed.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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 make 3 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

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

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

I will keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.