Madeline Hendricks

I will use the resources provided to petition for meatless Mondays at my cafeteria.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will spend 60 minutes outdoors or doing something active instead of spending time in front of a screen.

I will spend 30 minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.

If one is not available, I will contact my local leaders to advocate for a commercial composting program for local food waste. If one is available, I will encourage my school or another local organization to participate.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind and solar energy generation.

I will pick my favorite packaged food item and research the ingredients. Using the resources provided, I will discover what the ingredients are, why they are there, and how they affect my body.

I will spend 20 minutes learning how people are impacted by or adapting to climate change.