Julianne Powers

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

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

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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 contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will replace 15 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day this week.

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 organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

I will watch 6 documentaries about education or work.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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 volunteer 10 hours in my community.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 45 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.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 25 items of litter.