Nicholas Hoch

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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 manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will commute by bike 9 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 start a compost bin where I live.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

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

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

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

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 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 more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.