Mary Remar

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 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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 300 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

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

I will contact 10 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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 spend at least 180 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

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

I will write or call 10 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.