Bea Kurek

I will spend at least 72 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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 donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will contact 4 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will source 30 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 use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.