Julius Jurke

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

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

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 5 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.