Kyle Bladow

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will replace 5 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.