Jonathan Foster

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.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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 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 use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.