Ryan Misley

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

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

DO AT HOME I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will wash my car at my local car wash instead of my street, driveway or parking lot.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.