Brian Cook

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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 researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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

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

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

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 enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

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

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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

I will source 3 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 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 50 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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 contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 start a compost bin where I live.

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