Chad Frischmann

I will source 2 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.

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.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 60 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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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

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

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

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