Cait Babb

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce purchasing of plastic.

I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.

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 enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will replace 60 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 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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 shop from women-owned businesses today.

I will use the resource links and spend 60 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 spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.

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