Teresa Wheway

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

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 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will commute by carpool 64 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 29.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.