Chris Pohlman

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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 how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 6 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will source 3 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 cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will commute by bike 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 44.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will write or call 6 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

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