Taylor Kane

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will take a walk each day.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).