Katrina Nieveen

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

Spend time outside and learn the names/characteristics of trees and plants in my community and forests near Pittsburgh.

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 want to reduce the single-use plastic I use, and will investigate alternates and purchase a reusable option.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.