myoshin thurman

I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.