Lyu Charlene

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

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

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