Siva Sathish Amalapurapu

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 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 write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 12 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

I will give 0 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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

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

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 donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will commute by carpool 90 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 161.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.