Maria Salazar

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 20 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).