Kristofer Koehn

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

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

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

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.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will share a photo and reflection of this action on the feed.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 10 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

I will plant 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.

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

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

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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.)