Holly Smith

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 3 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Mason bees are natural pollinators. I have some Mason bees and a small house. They come out in the spring so the fall is an excellent time for me to take on creating a new house. I plan to get old used wood that has not been stained and drill new holes and create a large house. This will allow the Mason bee population to expand when they come out in the spring and refill all of the holes. It will allow me recycle wood instead of buying a new bee house.