Eric Gewirtz

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

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

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

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls 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 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.