Jose Lopez

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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

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

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 learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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

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

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.16 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).