Windy Fleischaker

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).

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 replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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 spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

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

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

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.