Chen Chia Wen

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 23.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

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

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