Amy Darrell

I will source 60 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 14 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 240 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will spend at least 14 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 14 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend 14 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 14 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

"plawking" is the trend that brings together walking and litter picking.

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.