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Amanda Richardson

RIT Sustainable Living Class Fall 2020

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Amanda's actions

Water

Take Back the Tap

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

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A Call to Sustainability

Research Local Organizations

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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Ecological Principles

Practice Gratitude for Earth

This week, I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community this week.

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Consumption and Economy

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 4 person(s) who are in need this week.

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Community

Pick Up Litter

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

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Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 6 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 42.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Transportation

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

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Consumption and Economy

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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Consumption and Economy

Watch a Documentary

I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.

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Visions of Sustainability

Become a Master Recycler/Composter

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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Visions of Sustainability

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Visions of Sustainability

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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