Sydney Renzo (901)

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

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

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

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 spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

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

I will spend 20 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

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

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.

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

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

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