solarpunk anti-boredom activities
pick up trash along your street (i should actually start always carrying a bag for this, i get laser focused and it really is a good boredom buster)
figure out what to use different food scraps for
organize a shared meal with friends/neighbors
make posters to hang up locally
learn how to make your own hygiene products
join a buy nothing facebook group for your area
crochet or knit something (start a sweater, hats, socks!!, wash rags)
donate some books to a free little library
check in with your local library about community activities
attend a school board or other community meeting
read the local newspaper or watch the news
look into joining a union if you havenβt already
bring some cookies to a neighbor (i did this once, bc i liked their upcycled house decor! they were so sweet 10/10 recommend!)
send an email to a local/state politician about something important or something you want to happen in your area
start a community cabinet/box with things people might need, like toothbrushes, soap, etc., and a change jar to supply it. people donate and take what they need. place it in your dorm commons, at work, in school, etc
go to your library! donate to your library! borrow from your library! the more the library is used, the more likely its budget will remain important to the community
instead of buying from a supermarket or even a thrift store, try going to yard sales! it gives directly to the people in your community and you can make friends and find new activities that are going on. this is especially good for buying dvds and stuff so you donβt have to pay for rentals or streaming services (if youβre into that)
research digital minimalism
see if your town is organizing any local events, like a blueberry festival, holiday party, etc. (you can usually check their facebook page!)
start a clothing closet at your school! if you already have one, offer to help organize it and mend/clean the donated items
learn how to can foods and make foods that can be canned
dry some seeds from your garden
donate to your local food banks, or go volunteer there if you can! you can always help the elderly people take their groceries out to their car
some cemeteries are volunteer run. pick up garbage in the area, or ask if you can help out, someone might be able to train you on headstone care
volunteer at a nursing home, or just go spend time there. the elderly need to be a priority in our activism, and they are important and more than worthy of our love and energy
if youβre looking for fresh produce, see if anyone in your area has any vegetable stands up before you go to the store. maybe take a drive or bike ride one day and look for them, or send an inquiry out in a local facebook or community group
feel free to add more if you have any ideas!!
