Kerry Enloe

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

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

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

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

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 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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will replace 19 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will commute by bike 19 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 15.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.