Elisa Merten

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 2 documentaries about climate change.

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

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

I will watch 3 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will replace 30 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.

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

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 10 people about what I learned.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.