sabrina paul

I will plant 25 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 5 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will spend 10 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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.