Alison Chambers

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 10 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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will source 1 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.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.