Shyla Keays-Goodman

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

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 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 watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.