Spencer Arndt

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

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

I will contact 99 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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.

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 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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.