Adelyn Hegland-Tarr

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day around my campus, neighborhood, or local green space to connect with nature.

I will replace 5 minutes per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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.

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 4 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 2 containers out of the landfill each day.

I will spend 2 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

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

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

I will spend 3 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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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.

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 3 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

Have you ever cad just a little water in the bottom of your cup and then just thrown it down the drain? Reuse that water, water a plant with it.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.