Abigail Pierson

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

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

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.

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.

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

I will spend at least 15 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 15 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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 spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will spend 5 minutes per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

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