J A S O N M I L L E R

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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 contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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 spend at least 27 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will spend 2 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will donate 7 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

I will spend at least 10 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 take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

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

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

I will volunteer 10 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.