Jorge Barrera

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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

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

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.24 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

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 enjoy 1 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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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