Victoria Vella

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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 cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

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

I will write or call 1 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.