aubrey murphy

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

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

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).

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 volunteer 3 hours in my community.

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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.

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.