Camila Brueggemann-Soto

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 6 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 join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) each day.

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will watch 3 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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Make fliers and hand them out through your community warning your neighbors about the cons of littering and the pros of recycling.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.