Al Duerst

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

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 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 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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 spend 40 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will spend 76 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.