Melissa Uland

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

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

I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.