Amanda C.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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 source 30 percent of my food 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 spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

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

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.