Jim Hagemann

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

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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 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 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 spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.