Zoe Cultrara

I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.

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

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

I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will take 30 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 20 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.

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 attend the screening of Headwaters Down from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to learn more about the James River from local filmmakers.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.

I will use the resource links and spend 30 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 30 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.

I will attend the lecture "In Media Rez: Indigenous Interventions in Cinema" from Professor Kiara Vigil at 4:30 in the Humanities Commons.