brianna fehrer

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 spend 20 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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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.

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

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will watch 1 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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.