Josh Newton

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

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

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

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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

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.