Holly Kirkpatrick

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

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

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

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

Planet Money recently interviewed the co-founders of Tradewater to learn about the dangerous impact that old refrigerants have on our environment. I will listen to the podcast to learn more about this necessary solution in fighting a climate crisis.

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 spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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