Shakti Singh Tanwar

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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 donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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 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 spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by carpool 23 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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