Michael F.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

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

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -3.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.