Sarah Steele

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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 cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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