Kaitlin Dannenberg (Slaysman Micro)

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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 spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

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 advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

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

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

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

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

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

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