lymarie Rivera

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 spend at least 1 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will spend 2 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.