Marjorie Gizelle Dumdum

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will volunteer 2 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.

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

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

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 2 vegan meals each day this week.

Join the Biggest Hour for Earth! On March 25, join this global movement by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet. Snap a photo and submit to [email protected] to earn Ecochallenge points! Learn more at www.earthhour.org.

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

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

I will spend 90 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Have you recently taken steps in embracing an eco-friendlier lifestyle outside the office? If yes, share your “greenecdote” with us. Email [email protected] and your story may be featured on Access for Earth Month.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

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

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

I will watch 4 documentaries about education or work.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 60 minutes and collect 100 items of litter.