Jane Palmer

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.

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

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.18 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

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 enjoy 1 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 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.