Kuei-Ti Lu

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will spend 2 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will spend 2 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will spend 2 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 2 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will spend at least 2 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.