While many usher in the new year with resolutions for self-improvement, the UCSF Office of Sustainability is taking a slightly different approach to goal setting with sustainable New Year's resolutions.
These resolutions are small personal changes, or micro-habits, that improve our daily lives and help protect the environment.
Members of the Office of Sustainability team shared a few of the commitments they are making this year:
Elizabeth Lin, Sustainability Officer
This year I pledge to:
- Choose products to purchase with minimal or no plastic packaging.
- Consume less meat.
- Teach a friend a sustainable tip; learn a sustainable tip.
Tracey Tuyen, Contract & Grant Writer, Analyst
This year I pledge to:
- Compost daily.
- Use less plastic.
- Reduce paper note-taking / usage.
Katie Zheng, Sustainability Analyst
This year I pledge to:
- Buy locally sourced foods and reduce meat consumption.
- Take shorter showers.
- Walk, bike, and ride public transportation when possible.
Robert Barnes, Climate Corps Fellow
This year I pledge to:
- Avoid using single-use plastics as much as possible in my daily life.
- Join a local environmental organization to help preserve my community.
- Learn more about sustainability topics such as reporting or zero waste principles that I can implement in my work.
Members of the Office of Sustainability share their resolutions for a greener 2025.