Brendan Endo

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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 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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend 120 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.