Gabriela Baierle

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 2 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will enjoy 6 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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