MaKiyah Turner-Hicks

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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 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 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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