Vic Roers

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

I will spend at least 6 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

I will work from home 20 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 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.)