jeanette gutierrez

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 source 5 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 enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will spend at least 100 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 20 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

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 spend at least 100 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 100 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will donate 10 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.