Kira Austgen

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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 start a compost bin where I live.

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 write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.