Sarah Arnold

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 90 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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

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