Emily Bassett

Each day, I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 4 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 4 items of litter.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

I will replace 10 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

I will watch 3 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will watch 3 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 35 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.