Hannah Slodounik

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will contact 3 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will spend at least 10 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 learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

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

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

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

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

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