angela montealegre

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will avoid buying and using 4 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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 only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will commute by bike 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 25 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 65 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 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 visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will spend at least 205 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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

I will volunteer 15 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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 spend 21 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 23 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will plant 10 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.