Mackenzie Pias

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

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

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

I will spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

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 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.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 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.)

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minutes each day.

I will replace 15 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.