Kelly Longo

Motor City Micro Farm is a new family run business in Detroit which offers nutritious microgreens which are grown using organic methodology, sold at local farmers markets and home delivery in order to reach more people and provide healthy options for sustainable living.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

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

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

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 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

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

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.