Daisy Ragan

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

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 energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

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 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend at least 3 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 4 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.