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.

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 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.

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 8 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.