Becca Mericle

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

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

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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