Jerod Golden

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.

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 offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will volunteer 120 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will watch 4 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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