Anne Byler

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 make a few homemade cleaning products.

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 watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

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

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.