Stefan Chaires

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 48.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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