30 x 30 in the US
Last quarter for one of my class projects I explored what it would look like if we fully protected 30% of our national waters by 2030. Now that President Biden has signed an executive order to start making progress towards this goal I wanted to share what I completed last quarter. This is by no means a recommendation, and I do not claim to be an authority on where and how we should be protecting the oceans. I do however urge us all to do our part to make sure we protect the world around us so that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty of this planet.
R Planet: Live Considerately
If you want to try going low-waste or vegan but are intimidated, don’t worry. Every small step counts, and the best thing that Raina and Rhema recommend you do to get started is to educate yourself and the waste management and recycling systems in your area. Once you know a little bit more about waste and what happens to it after it leaves your home, go through your trash and figure out where it is all coming from. Just being aware of the trash that you are creating is a huge step to reducing your waste! It isn’t about eliminating your trash altogether (or being able to fit a year's worth of trash in one jar) but being more aware of the impact that you are having on the environment. It is all about “PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION!”
What will life post quarantine be like?
Personally I will to remember how sad it can be to stay stuck inside all day. I will spend more time appreciating what I have instead of dwelling on what I could or did have. Most importantly, I will remember just how big of an impact we are having on the planet. We have been blessed with this time of reflection and we should take advantage of it to identify how we want to live our lives going forward.