Christian Ille

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.