Elise Kelly

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.