Kemmy Rai

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

I will meet 01 new neighbor(s) each day.

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will spend 45 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 30 conversations.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

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

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.