Luis Rafael Gonzalez

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 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 create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 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 watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.