Kirsten Cornell

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will use public transit 88 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 18.56 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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.

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.