Taylor Whitehead

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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 spend 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I am really concerned about the impact of rising ocean temperatures and plastics on whales, sea turtles, and other ocean mammals.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

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

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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