Samantha Boucher

Sometimes the best thing I can manage to do is to just hand the reins to people who know how to do it best.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend at least 60 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will spend 60 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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

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

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

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 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.