Karen Prieto

Testify in favor of LD2 - Act to Address Maine’s Housing Crisis.

Eggs, chicken, & beef: AppleCreek Farm Pork: Tide Mill Cheese: Sonnental Dairy or Winter Hill Greens, sprouts, carrots, radishes: Gorensen, Whatley, or Six River

I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will watch 5 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will watch 5 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

Install a bee house facing southeast near food and water sources.

Describe benefits of organics recycling and expanding natural habitat for pollinators and next-steps.

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 15 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.