The challenge is back for 2022! Each weekday we will share a new action we can all take to improve the well-being of people and planet. Share your challenge responses on instagram, twitter or facebook with #ELDWChallenge.
Download the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guide so you can see the impact your seafood choices have on the ocean! You can search different types of seafood and their rating (green = best choice, yellow = good alternative, red = avoid if possible). More info here.
Meal plans can help decrease last minute scrambling, organize your shopping and reduce waste. Challenge: Check out our premade meal plans or create your own. You can generate shopping lists with all the ingredients you’ll need to make the recipes. Share your meal plan with #ELDWchallenge!
Schedule a virtual walking meeting this week with a co-worker or friend. Or take one of your usual work calls while walking. When dressed for the weather, an outdoor walk can happen any time of year. Share a photo with #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Take a break from animal proteins for one day! Share your favorite plant-based meals with #ELDWchallenge! Looking for recipe inspiration? Check out our recipes page where you can filter by your preferences.
Challenge: Write down 3 things you want to accomplish this year. To set yourself up for success, choose goals with easily measured results. For example, a broad goal of “I want to eat better” is harder to measure than “I want to include a vegetable at every dinner.” Share your goals with #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Create a delicious plant-forward meal. Try to avoid seeing “meat eater” and “vegetarian” as the only two options. Plant foods can and should be a big part of all of our meals, with or without meat. Plant forward eating celebrates this idea. Share your cravable dish or one from your favorite chef that inspires you with #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Visit this page for a set of mindful eating exercises to follow. After learning about these eating styles, put them into practice for your next meal. Share a photo of your distraction-free dining setup with #ELDWchallenge! Then put your phone away 🙂
Challenge: Set a stretch reminder on your calendar or with a Post-it note. Try once a day and see how you feel. Share a photo of the reminder or your favorite desk stretch with #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Choose reusable as first choice when you are on the go. Share a picture of your favorite reusable cup or dining ware #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Write down 3 things you’re grateful for every day for 1 week and share with #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Blend a burger with mushrooms. Do a 70/30 blend of meat to cooked, cooled, chopped mushrooms. They will add umami to your burger and you won’t want to make them any other way moving forward. Share a photo of your creation with #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Set yourself up for success by planning for healthy snacks. Share your healthy snack stash with #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Store your phone in another room one hour before bedtime. Share a screenshot of your screen time progress with #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Learn something new this year by adding some sustainability podcasts into your playlist. From learning about regenerative agriculture, to tips reducing food waste or on supporting local and diverse companies, there are so many podcasts out there that can help you learn more. Share your favorite sustainability podcast with #ELDWChallenge.
Challenge: Eat seasonal produce and see how delicious eating local can be! Share your produce haul OR your meal made with local ingredients with #ELDWchallenge!
How will you know what you need to buy if you don’t check what you have? To help reduce waste at home, look through your cabinets, fridge and freezer before you shop. Plan your meals for the week by starting with what you have on hand and make a list of what you need to build from there. If you typically make a little extra, include a leftovers meal with some fun, but small add-ons. #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Write down how many times a week you want to exercise, when you’ll do it, and what you’ll do. Share with #ELDWchallenge!
Challenge: Take this time to put good food in the hands who need it most and volunteer or donate at a local food bank. Do you garden? Check out our Q&A with AmpleHarvest.org about how you can donate what you grow! #ELDWchallenge
Challenge: Gather your food scraps and compost at home. Composting will reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Share with #ELDWchallenge!
It can be difficult to find time to step away from the commitments each day brings. Instead of waiting for time for a break to appear, be intentional about your breaks. Schedule short periods during the day where you block your calendar for something that relaxes you. A stretch, short meditation or a quick walk are perfect ways to clear your head and reduce the likelihood of burnout. #ELDWChallenge
