Sarah D'Arcy

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 10 items of litter.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will volunteer 6 hours in my community.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

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

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 90 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.

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.