Valerie Abbott

I will spend 5 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

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

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will spend at least 5 minutes 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 spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will source 90 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 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.