Jared Mudachi

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

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 watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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

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

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

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

I spend 15 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 3 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

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.

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

I will watch 5 documentaries about education or work.

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