Bobby Elder

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.

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

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.

Each day, I will spend at least 3 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

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 spend 5 minutes researching and shopping from 5 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about gender inequity in education and tag Ecochallenge.org.

I will spend 4 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

I will spend at least 7 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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.

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

I will spend at least 6 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 6 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

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 spend 5 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will donate 6 Femme Kits 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 host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, trans people, and/or nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will volunteer 5 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region to learn about the importance of wetlands.

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