GUAN-JHONG GU

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 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 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 spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal 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 spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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