Nicolle Sanderson

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

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

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 fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

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 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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 volunteer 10 hours in my community during the challenge.

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