Joyell Bedwell

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 use public transit 100 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take time to learn more about United Way and other nonprofit organizations active in my community and pledge a financial donation through BEA’s United Way campaign.

I will spend 60 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

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

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

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

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

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.