James Riddle

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

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

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 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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