Shannon Morelos

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

I will make 5 phone calls and/or send 5 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

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.

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 volunteer 10 hours in my community.

I will replace 12 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

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 will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I spend 30 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 replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will watch 10 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.

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 try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.