Aishwarya Sreedhhar

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

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 make a few homemade cleaning products.

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.

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

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 2 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

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

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

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

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

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

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

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 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 spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 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.

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

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