Robin Barrett

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 32.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.