Aimee Vega

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will spend 120 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Food, Agriculture, & Land Use and tag Ecochallenge.org.

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.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will write or call 3 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

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 create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.