Many societies (like the US and China) prioritize economic growth and consumption-driven lifestyles, leading to excessive use of resources and environmental degradation (ex: the air quality in a lot of Asian countries). Yet, making informed and sustainable consumer choices by supporting eco friendly products can drive market demand for more sustainable alternatives.

I visited Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. I went to explore the coves and I found just about millions of tiny hermit crabs that were moving around in the pools. I even saw some without shells, but they looked slightly terrifying. I did some divine intervention and started moving them to different "neighborhoods" but I tried to move their families as well. I learned a lot about their lifestyles and their food web.

I made a seaweed salad! It's just dried seaweed, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, clove, onion, garlic and sesame seeds. To be honest, it wasn't very filling but I'd recommend it as a side dish. I probably will try cooking with seaweed again but more in bulk.

I made a salmon dish!! I made salmon and covered it with salt and pepper, then I put it in the oven for a bit. Meanwhile I made a potato and broccoli mash to go on the side. I squeezed a lemon over the whole dish! 10/10

An incredibly popular one, Tesla, creates cars and trucks of entirely green energy and only require a charge. I could maybe tell my dad to consider investing in green energy companies through stocks or mutual funds that focus on renewable energy and sustainable tech.

Maybe I'll try to convince my parents to better insulate our home. : Improving insulation in walls, floors, and attics to minimize heat loss and enhance energy efficiency, especially in older houses (like mine) can improve the heat/ac and also potentially lessen the cost of energy as it is being unnecessarily wasted.

I can pick several staple pieces to keep, such as a couple pairs of jeans of different colors because they are reliable and I don't need an assortment of blue jeans of different shades. Also, I'd pick simpler yet high quality pieces that don't disintegrate in the blink of an eye. I'll invest in timeless pieces and donate the rest of my current wardrobe.

I want to prioritize my relationships with and building meaningful connections with family, friends, and the school community. I want to prioritize nurturing these relationships through quality time together and doing something active instead of being on my electronic devices. There is little genuine communication left in the world!

I really like that this organization doesn't limit its goal to simply restating the same goals as everyone else, but they actually came up with plans that could realistically be implemented. They also advocate for education in places without it so they can learn about this mission and perhaps even join in to support the cause.

I often drive short distances if it's rainy or exceptionally cold. Because I live in San Diego, the weather really isn't that bad and I can usually walk or bike. Using an electric bike is definitely an investment for doing something like taking me a short distance, especially since I have a car that can really go anywhere. This being said, if I had the funds to make this choice I would!