Jan Chang

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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.

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 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 57.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.