Angie Nelson

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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.

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will source 33 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 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.