Tsu-Chieh HUNG

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 40 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.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will spend at least 40 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 30 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 researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.