Olivia Downey

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will watch 1 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.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I spend 30 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 replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.