Grace Allen

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will volunteer 15 hours in my community during the challenge.

I will replace 60 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 6 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day.

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

Seeing where waste goes can change how we think about what we throw away. I will visit a local facility to learn more about the waste stream in my community and share what I learn with others and in the feed.