Joshua Betancourt

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will host a house party with 1 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day