Kyle Mende

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

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.

I will replace 15 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 find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

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

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

Each day, I will spend 45 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

This goal will allow us to learn more about sustainability, and also donate trees to the Arbor Day Foundation.

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