Robin Gaffke Villavicencio

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.