Josie de Leeuw

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

I will make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to people or perform random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

I will share food with the people around 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 take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

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I will spend 5 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 8 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

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

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 4 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, classmate, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 20 conversations.

I will spend 45 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 45 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI) if available to me through campus or local clinics.

I will spend 20 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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.