Acadia Senkbeil

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

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

I will spend 15 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 source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 15 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 walk 4 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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

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

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