Alyssa Sanders

Talking about the importance of sustainability is one of the best ways to advocate for change. To complete this challlenge, have a conversation with someone about sustainable efforts, practices, conservation, or even just how much you love the planet

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

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

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.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

To help reduce the impact of single-use plastics, decline those items when offered. Complete this challenge by choosing an alternative to straws, grocery bags, or other plastics that only get one use before ending up in the environment.

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

I will spend 5 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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 mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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.