Amanda Nybakken

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

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 limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 2 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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 spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.