I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Create Your Own Action
Plastic Film Recycling
I will collect and save plastic film, used as food packaging and plastic shopping bags throughout the challenge to bring awareness to how much waste one family generates.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
I ate better and bought organic cooking ingredients and I started Composting again! Really cool way to bring awareness and also give those a kick in the rear when needed.
I watched food documentaries on how to eat and garden more sustainably minded. I fixed my shower faucet that had a small drip! On my own mind you! I met Neighbors and got more exercise by sticking to a walking schedule with my dogs.
This was a lot of fun! It really got me thinking and reminded me how easy some of these things are to do! I had already owned metal straws, but they admittingly were in my silverware drawer at home! Since this challenge has begun, they live in my purse and I absolutely love them! Today I dropped of 12lbs of plastic film to be recycled into decking composite that I saved and collected from the community over the last month. THat doesn't seem like a lot, but believe me its A LOT!
