Katelyn Braithwaite

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minutes this week to reflect on the systems I am a part of and my role in them.

I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. To reduce the landfill space needed for my lifestyle, I will not use single-use items this week (i.e. plastic straws, plastic cutlery, plastic water bottles, disposable coffee cups, and plastic bags).

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will keep a journal of all my purchases this week and research their impact on conflicts and social justice.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.