Yaditza Hernandez

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

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 4 conversations.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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 volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.