Debbie Miller

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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will spend 60 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

I will spend 60 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

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 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.

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

I will volunteer 60 hours in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution.

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 60 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 10 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

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

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 5 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.