Afnan Khairullah

I will cut out or reduce all artificial sweeteners in my diet, especially acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose and saccharin - all which can decrease human health and pollute our waterways.

I will register to vote with my state or local election office.

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

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.

I will make 1 phone call(s) to my school administration or a public official to advocate planet-friendly policies.

I will get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.

I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.

I will start a petition for my school to use more clean/renewable energy.

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 limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.