julia xiao

I will spend 53 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

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

I will take a walk outside for 7 minutes each day.

I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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

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