Ann Kelly

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 60 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 enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will source 3 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 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 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

I will commute by carpool 18 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.77 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.