Nicole Staehle

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.)

My voice matters. I will contact 2 civic leaders or elected officials to express support for a pro-environmental local, regional, or national policy.

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

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

I will volunteer 8 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.

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

Recycling rules vary by location. I’ll spend 30 minutes learning which plastics my local program accepts. This helps me avoid “wishcycling” — tossing items in the bin and hoping they’ll be recycled, even if they aren’t.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

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