Hannah Giehtbrock

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

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

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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