Wynne Collins

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

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

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

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

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.97 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

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

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will commute by carpool 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.39 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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