Sareena Volkman

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

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) each day.

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

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

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend 45 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

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

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.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.