Sandhya Shyamasundar

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

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

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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 exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.