Stefan Chaires

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

I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 48.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

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

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

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will source 2 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.