Shannon Havlik

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 60 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 120 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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 buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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