Ryan Geisler

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will donate 0 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

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 spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will source 20 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 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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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.

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