Sowmya Ponakala

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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.