Dina Lomagno

I will spend 30 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 meet 1 new neighbors each day.

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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 get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will replace 60 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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 volunteer 120 hours in my community during the challenge.

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

I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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 install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.