Deepali Shanbhag

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 3 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 3 meals with zero waste each day.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

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

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will spend 15 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

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 improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 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.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community during the challenge.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.

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 host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

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 join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.