Myra Geneske

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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.