JJ Woody

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will spend at least 120 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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 avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will avoid sending up to .42 lbs (.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 120 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

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 enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.