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

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 learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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 contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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 only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 20.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.