Matthew Huber

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

I will spend at least 600 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving 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 contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

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

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 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

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 use public transit 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.