Luke Koerner

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

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 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 contact 2 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 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.