Shannon Eggers

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

I will spend at least 60 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 use the resource links provided and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend 60 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

I will plant 6 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.