Nicole Maurantonio

I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend 3 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will meet 1 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate and divert waste from the landfill.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will take 10 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

I will attend the Virtual Gallery Talk and Breakfast on "Fragile Interconnectedness: Greenland & the Amazon" and listen to photographers give insights into their work.

I will visit the Eco-Corridor for a self-guided tour between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to slow down, destress, and engage in mindfulness stations.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.

I will use the resource links and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will tell friends and/or colleagues about the Ecochallenge and share information about how to get involved.