Gina Gammiere

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

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

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

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

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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 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.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.