Patrick Halley

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

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 10.26 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

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

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