Michelle Salter

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

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

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

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

Each week, I will spend 45 min exploring a free low-waste activity in my city (e.g. park, water body, nearby trail, green space, walking tour via app, museum with map via app or online, etc)

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 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.

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

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 20 minutes and collect 10 items of litter.

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 watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

I spend 60 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 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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

I will watch 4 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.

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 bring reusable items (coffee cup, utensils, containers, bags, etc.) with me when I go to work, shopping, and other times when I would have used disposable products.