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I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

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 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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.