Alayna West

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

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.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.

I will replace 10 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 containers out of the landfill each day.

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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will share a photo and reflection of this action on the feed.

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

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.