Ashley Johns

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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 toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will take a walk each day.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.37 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.