Kuei-Ti Lu

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 2 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 spend at least 2 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will take a walk for 2 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will enjoy 0 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.