Kristen Schaeffer Nelson

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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

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

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.