Jan Dietrick

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will write or call 8 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.