Shane Hansen

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

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

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

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

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 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

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 spend at least 25 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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 replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 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 host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.