Lucas Prince

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.

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 make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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 research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

I will use public transit 2 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about transportation needs in my campus or community and talk to 2 friends or classmates per day about what I learn.

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 45 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or coordinate ride shares with roommates, classmates, or campus peers to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will mulch the base of trees or plants near my dorm, apartment, or school garden to reduce runoff and help soil retain water.

I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

I will report or fix leaking faucets in my dorm, apartment, or shared space to prevent water waste—up to 9 gallons (34 L) per day per faucet.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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.

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.