Tracy Borneman

Hard to do with tiolet paper shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, but when I buy tiolet paper, I’ll make sure it has as much recycled content as possible to save trees.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will use beeswax wraps for food storage instead of plastic containers and bags.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

It doesn’t have to be large, but growing your own food is as local and sustainable as it gets

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will use the Ecosia internet search engine, which plants trees for ever search I do.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.