Gabrielle DeBenedetto

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.