Lauren Cullen

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

I will take one action to support local wildlife, such as adding a food or water source, creating shelter/habitat, preventing light pollution, eliminating bird strikes, or another action.

I will learn one new fact about my community each day (history, geography, local wildlife, resources, programs, current issues, goals, etc.)

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

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

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

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 avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 25 minute(s) each day.

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 60oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.