ABBY GAIL

I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.

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.

Each day, I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Each day, I will spend 3 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.

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.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

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

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 10 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 become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.