Jacob Bono

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I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Electricity Generation and tag Ecochallenge.org.

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.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.

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 take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.

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 use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will ask my local seafood market or grocery store if their seafood is sustainable and share the Seafood Watch resources so they can stock sustainable options.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend 45 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

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

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

I will give 45 microloans to women who need help starting a business.

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.