Gina Roose

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Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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

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

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

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

I spend 15 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 watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or 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.

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 cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 15 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.