Blake Rupe

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 replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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

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

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

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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

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 contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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.