Carol Vaughan

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

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

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.

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

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

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 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will give 10 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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