Katrina Hoch

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

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

I will take a walk for 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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.