Val Brenneis

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 use seaweed in a new recipe.

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

I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.