Emilee Lindner

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

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

My voice matters. I will contact 1 civic leaders or elected officials to express support for a pro-environmental local, regional, or national policy.

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community during the challenge.

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 spend at least 60 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

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

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar storage).

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.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.