Monet Powell

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon or energy calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their living space.

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.

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

Instead of traveling for meetings or events, I will conduct them virtually when possible—whether for classes, student organizations, or internships—to reduce my carbon footprint.

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

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

I will spend 44 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will spend at least 9 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will spend 3 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 11 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 1 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 spend 8 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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 research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 9 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

I will watch 12 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.