I’m a pescatarian, so I don’t eat red meat like beef. That helps lower deforestation, since raising cows often leads to trees being cut down. To lower my impact even more, I can choose fish that are caught in safe, earth-friendly ways and eat more fruits and vegetables that are grown close to home. This helps protect forests and supports better farming.

I want to prioritize sustainability and mindful living over material stuff. Choosing to go paperless helped me focus on reducing waste and making choices that are better for the planet, rather than collecting things I don't really need/want.

To express your personality, creativity, and values without fast fashion or purchasing more clothes and accessories, styling clothes you already own is essential. For example, you can use a dress as a skirt, or long sleeves as a halter top. Also, you can learn to alter or upcycle clothes to express your individuality with items you already own. Lastly, you can create accessories or jewelry using various household items or beads from the craft store. If you decide to buy more clothes, thrift and other secondhand stores are a great place to look!

Community gardens are awesome. They pull carbon from the air, grow fresh food, cool down city heat, soak up rain, and bring people together. I love them because they’re proof that small, local action can actually move the needle on climate stuff and growing your own tomato? Total win.