Franchesca Boyer

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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 use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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