Jim Stroeher

I will spend 90 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.