Tracy Paluta

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will source 50 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.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 240 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will plant 4 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will commute by bike 03 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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