Nikita Kurpas

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.