Emily McDonald

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

Each day, I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 420 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.