Abram Sikes

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 10 people about what I learned.

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.

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

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

I will replace 10 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 watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.

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 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.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

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

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.