Jose Alvarez

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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 volunteer 16 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will work from home 10 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.