Joel Resper

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

I will spend 55 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 55 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.