JiYong Jung

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.

I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 not purchase anything but food during the challenge.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will advocate for a composting program at my school. If a composting program exists, I will advocate ways to improve and expand it.

I will start a recycling program at my school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will work with my school to make my campus more bike friendly.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.