Caitlin Macaulay

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

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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 spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

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

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and offer less benefit to our health. I will enjoy 1 meals per day free of processed foods.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

I will spend 60 minutes learning about constructive communication.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community during the challenge.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.