Genesee Hernandez

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I have a big garden that I need to water daily in the summer, during this season instead of letting my dirty laundry water go down the drain I connect a longer hose so that the water drains out into my backyard!

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will spend 25 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will spend 2 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will spend 3 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.