Jennifer Asplet

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 60 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

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

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

I will spend about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will watch 3 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 5 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.