Tyler McCurdy

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will volunteer 27 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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).

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.