Fred Fan

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 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.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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.

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -3.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 25 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 50 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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

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

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

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

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

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