Travis Unseth

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

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

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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 spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will contact 01 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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