Caitlin Connolly

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

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

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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 wave and tidal energy.

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