Vaibhav Gupta

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 watch 3 documentaries about education or work.

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 spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

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

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.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.

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

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

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 5 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 watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

I will spend 3 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.