kate derksen

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.