Ross Hammersley

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

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

I will contact 3 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 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

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

I will write or call 5 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.