Heather Hitchman

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will shop from women-owned business(es) today.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

Insects are a low impact alternative to mammals and fish for protein.