Miesha Finch-Moore

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 45 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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 spend 30 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

I will watch 1 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 spend 45 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 45 minutes per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.

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