Anshu Choudhary

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

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

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 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.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

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 organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 10 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.