April Duvall

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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

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 use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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 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 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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

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

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

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

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

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 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 water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.