Ameena George

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minutes each day.

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 enjoy 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

I will spend 15 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 7 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 spend at least 10 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 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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will replace 30 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will spend 2 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 calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.