Melissa Frechette

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

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 7 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

I will spend 40 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will recycle 4 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.