Cheryl McDermott

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving 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 start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

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

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

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

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

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