Becky Kessler

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will write or call 5 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

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

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.