Kate Bigham

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

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend 45 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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.