raju lal choudhary

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

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

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

I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 10 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).

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will source 5 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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

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

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 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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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