Lekh Bhatt

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I spend 14 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will watch 10 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

I will watch 10 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 10 phone calls and/or send 5 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

I will watch 10 documentaries about climate change.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 25 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will make 5 phone calls and/or send 2 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.