Brian Clifton

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

I will replace 60 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and may offer fewer health benefits. I will enjoy 2 meals per day free of processed foods.

Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 30 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.

Support local farmers and reduce carbon emissions from transportation by buying fall produce like squash, apples, and pumpkins.

Instead of bagging leaves, compost them to enrich your garden soil and reduce landfill waste.

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 4 meatless meals and/or 4 vegan meals each day.