Marshall Israll-Burnett

I will help improve a bus or shuttle stop on or near my campus by sharing the schedule, picking up litter, adding art, picking up litter, or making other small improvements.

I will try to shop at a farmers market or food co-op, if one is accessible, to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

I will spend 60 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

Recycling rules vary by location. I’ll spend 10 minutes learning which plastics my local or campus recycling program accepts. This helps me avoid “wishcycling” — tossing items in the bin and hoping they’ll be recycled, even if they aren’t.

I will join a local or campus-based outdoor restoration project to help care for natural spaces and get involved in hands-on environmental work.

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.

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

I will use public transit 25 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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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.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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 spend 15 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will spend 15 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.