Prateek Anand

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 12 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 130.73 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will commute by bike 49 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 144.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 12 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 11 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 use public transit 79 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 187.59 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.