Neil Leary

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will spend 60 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 45 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.

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

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will spend 180 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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 90 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.