Julia Miller

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will spend at least 90 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will spend at least 150 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 plant 4 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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend 45 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will avoid buying and using 3 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.