Sandra Pfening

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 21 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 20 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.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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 cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.