Scott Carlson

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

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 implementing some other small improvement.