Cameron Broussard

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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

I will source 1 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 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 enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

I will volunteer 3 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.