Zenab Haq

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

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 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.