Nicola Smith

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

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 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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 other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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.

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 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.