Becky Kessler

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

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 enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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