Megan Shields

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

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

Complete the Greener Apron training through Starbucks Global Academy

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

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

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