Karen Miller

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

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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will contact 2 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 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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