Kate Kennedy

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

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and BIPOC-majority neighborhoods. I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 180 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.