Yash Bhateja

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

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

I will source 2 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 replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 23 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will commute by bike 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 130.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 32 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will spend at least 21 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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.

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

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

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