Jia shyang Ferng

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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 how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will use public transit 1,87 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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 researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

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

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

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.