Matthew McDevitt (Ackerman)

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will volunteer 12 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.