Michael Cook

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

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.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.