Jessica Vergo

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 economy, energy, or industry.

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.

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

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will replace 6 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I spend 10 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 spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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 mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.