Pompi Sangma

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will donate 50 Femme Kits to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

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

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

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

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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 Electricity Generation and tag Ecochallenge.org.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend 5 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.