Hayley Schropfer

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 7 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend at least 40 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will write or call 5 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will source 20 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 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 spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will enjoy 6 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.