Frances Rodier

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 20 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 visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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 spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.

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

I will spend at least 19 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.