Justine Mouron

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will source 2 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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

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

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.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will volunteer 3 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.