Alex Slusser

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.