Cat Yarbrough

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I will replace 15 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 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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

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

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 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 mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

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

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

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 8 items of litter.