Jaya Belyeu

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will use public transit 43 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 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 adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

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.