Carolina Chiari

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 30 conversations.

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

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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 paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will watch 5 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 visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.