Lara Pes

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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

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).

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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

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

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 spend 10 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 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 1 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 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.