Melody Her

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

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will use less cotton pads/panty liners/tampons during my menstrual cycles.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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 spend 20 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

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 spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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.