Dacia Harris

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

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

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

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 95 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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 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 95 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.