Sam Prusynski

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 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 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.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.13 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.