Mitch Karr

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 contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.14 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

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

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