Heather McDowell

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will replace 60 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.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 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 spend 60 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 try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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