Johanna Andrews

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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

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

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

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

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

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

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

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.