Jackie Stokes

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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 3 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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 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 spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.