Rae Jeske

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

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

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will host a house party with 3 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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.