Payton Messner

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

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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

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

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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.)

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minutes each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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.

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

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

I will volunteer 4 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 organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

Reduciré la cantidad de agua que se usa en cada descarga y ahorraré hasta 41 litros (11 galones) de agua por día al instalar un depósito ahorrador para el tanque del baño.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 25 minutes and collect 3 items of litter.

Instead of bagging leaves, compost them to enrich your garden soil and reduce landfill waste.

Support local farmers and reduce carbon emissions from transportation by buying fall produce like squash, apples, and pumpkins.

I will spend at least 25 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.