Michele Golden

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 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 20 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.

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

I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 3 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

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

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.

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

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

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I spend 45 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.