Juan Berrios

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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