Emanuel Mendes

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

I will replace 40 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.

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

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

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

Use a reusable shopping bag or no bag at all to cut down on your waste from the grocery store!

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will research sustainable alternatives to large purchases such as: cars, roofs, landscaping, concrete work, siding, paint, etc.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

I will watch 1 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.

I will complete an energy audit of my home through my local utility providers and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.