Ashley Lorden

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.