Chih Jen Cheng

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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