Mikaylah O'Neill (104)

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 spend 90 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 40 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 3 friends or classmates each day about the issue.

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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.

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

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 use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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 walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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