Stacy Hansen

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

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

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 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 researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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

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 learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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.