Matthew Gilroy

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a walk for 2 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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 9 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend 2 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

Take a walk for 20 minutes. Relax, take note of the beautiful plants and flowers that are emerging. Let it inspire you ...

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.