Desmond Barnes

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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 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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each 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 spend at least 15 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.