Maria Jenkins

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

Insects are a low impact alternative to mammals and fish for protein.