Emily Kiely

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.66 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.