peyton terry

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

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 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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 49 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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