ashley alred

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

Both system 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.

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.