Nahomy Betancourt

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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 begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

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

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend 1 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will spend 30 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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will spend 1 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.