Samantha Logan

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

I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 24.49 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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 researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

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