Jian-Cheng Chang

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.