Emma Elwell 901

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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 80 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend 40 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

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 write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

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

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 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.