Jess Scanlon

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 61.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

I will source 2 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.