Chad Frischmann

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green 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 only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will source 2 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.