Declan Epstein

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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 cook 2 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.

I will tour the campus solar array. The tour will meet at the solar array on the roof of the Weinstein Center for Recreation at 11:30 a.m.

I will take 15 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to learn more about biodiversity and native species on our campus by utilizing the app iNaturalist.

I will attend the closing keynote lecture given by David Orr.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.

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

I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.

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

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

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

I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about Abby's Garden and the restored stream bed.

I will attend keynote addresses by Steve DeRoy & the Transboundary Commission of the Juruá/Yurúa River.

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

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

I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.

I will commute by bike or public transit 0 miles each day.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.

I will meet 2 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.

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.