Jessica Kuglitsch

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

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will walk 10 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 10.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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.