JOY GUO

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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

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 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

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

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 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 spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will source 3 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 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 watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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